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India Imposes Three-Year Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports

January 01, 2026

Government Notifies New Safeguard Duty on Steel

India has imposed a three-year safeguard tariff on selected steel imports to protect domestic manufacturers from a sharp rise in low-priced overseas shipments. The decision was notified through an official gazette on December 31, 2025, and is aimed primarily at countering increased inflows from China and other exporting nations. The announcement was welcomed by the domestic steel industry and led to a rally in metal stocks.

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Measles Case Detected at Newark Airport Amid Peak Holiday Travel

January 01, 2026

Confirmed Measles Case Triggers Health Alert

A confirmed case of measles, one of the most contagious viral infections globally, has been reported at Newark Liberty International Airport in the United States during peak holiday travel. Health authorities have stepped up surveillance and contact tracing as millions of passengers move through airports nationwide.

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Indian Army Performs India’s First 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography Surgery

January 01, 2026

Landmark Ophthalmic Achievement by the Indian Army

In a significant breakthrough for eye care in India, the Indian Army has successfully conducted the country’s first 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent implantation. The pioneering glaucoma procedure was performed at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt, placing the Armed Forces Medical Services at the forefront of advanced ophthalmic innovation.

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Centre Launches ₹4,531-Crore Market Access Support Scheme

January 01, 2026

New Market Access Support Scheme Rolled Out

The Union government has launched a new Market Access Support (MAS) intervention with a total outlay of ₹4,531 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem over the next six years. The initiative is designed to enhance India’s presence in global markets by facilitating structured, outcome-driven engagement between Indian exporters and overseas buyers.

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ISRO Successfully Tests Upgraded SSLV Third Stage

January 01, 2026

ISRO Clears Upgraded SSLV Stage for Future Missions

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its small satellite launch programme with the successful ground test of the upgraded third stage (SS3) of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). Conducted on December 30, 2025, the test validates critical design upgrades and clears the stage for induction into upcoming SSLV missions, reinforcing India’s launch-on-demand capability.

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